Community Meetings

Tuesday

Jun 26, 2007 at 11:30 PM

Submit your organization's meeting for immediate publication online at savannahnow.com/do/add_event or e-mail your meeting at least two weeks in advance to calendar@savannahnow.com or fax to 525-0796. Contact number must be listed. For information, call 652-0310. To see more upcoming community meetings, go to savannahnow.com/do.

CLASS REUNIONS

Tompkins High School

Class of 1970 will have a brief business meeting June 30 at the Bull Street Branch library, 2002 Bull St. Plans will be discussed for the upcoming mini-reunion scheduled for Aug. 17-19. All class members are asked to attend the meeting. Call 660-4079 or 228-1296.

Benedictine and St. Vincent's Academy

Class of 1977 will have its 30th class reunion July 6-7. A committee is needed to compile addresses and phone numbers of classmates. If interested and a graduate of Benedictine, call 355-2626 or e-mail mark@bouybrothersbuilders.com. If interested and a graduate of St. Vincent's, call 272-6808 or e-mail msimmons77@comcast.net.

H.V. Jenkins High School

Class of 1962 will have its 45th reunion July 20 and 21. For information, call 663-2342; 748-6225; 912-826-0670 or e-mail patty.parker@armstrong.edu.

Windsor Forest High School

Classes of 1977 and 1997 will have their 30- and 10-year reunions 7 p.m.-midnight July 28, at Marriott Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd. To RSVP, call 770-466-5269 or go to www.1stclassreunions.com. Address updates can be made on this Web site. For information, call 233-7722.

Savannah High School

Class of 1977 will have its 30-year reunion Aug. 4. Call 921-1384 or e-mail dmiltiades@comcast.net.

The 1971 and 1972 classes of Groves High School will have their 35th and 36th reunions Sept. 8. A planning committee is compiling addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of former class members. Call 897-3563 or e-mail groves7172@bellsouth.net.

Savannah High School

Class of 1957 will have its 50-year class reunion in October. Members of this class who are interested in attending the reunion may call 786-6677 or 238-9812.

Richmond Hill High School

Class of 1998 is planning its 10-year reunion. The planning committee is currently compiling a list of classmates. Send name (maiden and married, if applicable), mailing address, phone number and e-mail address to bennett.allison@gmail.com or sonyarhga@comcast.net, or call 912-210-0971 or 912-401-9363.

Savannah High School

Class of 1935 is planning a class reunion. Call 897-4916.

H.V. Jenkins High School

Class of 1972 is planning a class reunion. Call 303-0732.

Groves High School

Class of 1962 is planning a class reunion. The planning committee is currently compiling addresses and phone numbers of classmates. Call 247-5605.

St. Vincent's Academy

Class of 1997 is planning its 10-year reunion. Members from the class are encouraged to e-mail SVA97@hotmail.com.

THIS WEEK

Moon River Chorus

7 p.m. June 28 and every Thursday, at Whitefield Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th St. at Waters Ave. The chorus is open to all female singers. Call 927-2651.

10 a.m. July 14, at Fire Station No. 3 Community Room, 2009 Grove Point Road, Georgetown. RSVP is requested. Call 920-4404 or 921-1173.

Society of Decorative Painters

The Live Oak, a local chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, will meet 9:30 a.m. July 21 and the third Saturday of every month. The July 21 meeting will be at the Club House of the Woods, located at 7364 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Call 748-7553 or 884-6039, or go to www.decorativepainters.org.

WEEKLY MEETINGS

The Ellis Square Merchants Association

Meets 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays, the Express Cafe, 39 Barnard St. Open to merchants on Barnard Street between Broughton and Congress streets. The area encompasses Bull to Montgomery streets, and the north side of Broughton to Bay streets. To join, call 272-1964.

5:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Thursday, United Way Building, 428 Bull St. The Savannah-Chatham County Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) educates parents on the new truancy law and its impacts. TIP provides information and refers resources that address truancy problems; provides attorneys who offer free legal representation to children who have been brought to court for excessive school absenteeism; provides mentors and other resources to children and families to prevent school failure. TIP is a partnership between the Savannah Bar Association, Chatham County Juvenile Court and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program. Call 201-2133.

Luncheons are held fourth Friday of each month. Open to spouses and former spouses of active duty, guard, reserve, retired and former officers of the military. Call 925-1773.

Chatham County Paintball

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Oglethorpe Speedway Park, Pooler. Open competition paintball games for all ages and experience levels. Equipment available for rental or purchase. Call 964-8200 or go to www.ospracing.net.

Save-A-Life Adoptions

Save-A-Life holds adoptions at PetSmart on Abercorn Extension, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays. Each pet has been socialized in a foster home prior to adoption. A donation is required toward the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations, etc. Call 598-SPAY.

The Baha'i Faith

Discussions on social and spiritual topics, 3 p.m., Saturdays, The Baha'i Unity Center, 2410 Waters Ave. A Q&A session, discussion, and refreshments will follow a speaker. Call 790-7301 or go to www.savannahbahai.org.

Drum Circle

8:30 p.m. Saturdays, The Dragonfly Studio, Tybee Island. Explore a new side of yourself with drumming and dancing. Call 786-4431 or e-mail dragonflytybee@aol.com.

Savannah Disc Golf Club

Hosts an open doubles tournament, 10 a.m. each Saturday, Tom Triplett Park. New players welcome. Free coaching in driving and putting skills will be available noon-1 p.m. Entry: $5. Call 921-0464 or go to www.savannahdiscgolf.com.

Chanted 9 p.m. every Sunday by the Compline Choir, Christ Church, 28 Bull St. The choir, composed of singers from churches around the city, sings by candlelight in the darkened nave of the church. Open to the public.

The Tybee YMCA is now selling Christmas cards designed by Kate Woods. Features the Tybee Lighthouse and a tree sand castle decorated with beach items. Cards are blank inside and can be run through a printer. Cost: $4.50 for five; $18 for 25; and $100 for 60. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted. To purchase, call 786-9622.

Sisters on Target: Project Women's Day Shelter

Wesley Community Centers offers a safe haven for women in need. Call 447-5711 or visit 1601 Drayton St.

Savannah Newcomers Club

The Savannah Newcomers Club is open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events. Call 351-3171.

Hancock Day School Alumni

The school is trying to locate all alumni and update contact information. Alumni are asked to call 355-0151 or e-mail kcrat@comcast.net and provide name, years of attendance and contact information.

Kicklighter Academy

The preschool has immediate openings for typically developing children from 6 weeks through 5 years of age. To schedule a tour and for more details, call 355-7633.

Tennis Programs

The Savannah Area Tennis Association is beginning after-school and weekend programs on city and county tennis courts for both children and adults. For information and to participate, call 961-9862.

Rape Crisis Center

The center is available to help with the emotions following the traumatic event of rape. Offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the Rape Crisis Line at 233-7273.

Reunion Planning

The Tompkins High School class of 1982 is planning a class reunion and would like to locate class members. Call 656-2069, 748-3567, 238-5505 or 272-3716.

Savannah High Reunion

The Savannah High School class of 1987 is planning a 20-year reunion for the summer of 2007. The group has very little contact information on their classmates. Everyone, including those who are not interested or are not planning to attend, are encouraged to send their contact information so they may be reached for future events. Call (814) 441-5005 or e-mail gjp9@psu.edu.

Blankets Needed

The Humane Society Chatham/Savannah is in dire need of blankets. Each dog must have a warm blanket in their run to sleep in. New or used blankets can be dropped off at the shelter, located at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive. All donations are tax-deductible. Call 354-9515.

Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program. The club also hosts a variety of activities, tours and events to assist members in learning about the city and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

Senior Citizens, Inc. is having a blanket drive for local senior citizens. The agency collects and distributes blankets to seniors without adequate heating in their homes. Donate new, wrapped blankets between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday to Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull St. To be eligible for a free blanket, you must be at least 55 years of age, show proof of income less than $13,200 a year, bring a picture ID and fill out a short form. Call 236-0363.

SCSEP Jobs for Seniors open to seniors ages 55 and older with low incomes. Part-time clerical and other jobs available. Train while working. Call 234-1681.

Save-A-Life Foster Program

Looking for participants to join the program. Call 354-7357 or 598-7729.

Lutheran Services of Georgia Child Care Food Program

Currently recruiting new providers to participate in the Child Care Food Program. Requirements: Be a licensed child care provider in a group child care home or a family child care home, be certified by the State of Georgia and have at least two children in your care. To learn more about Lutheran Services of Georgia Child Care Food Program or for more information on volunteering, call 912-355-2083 or (800) 281-9343.

Host Families Needed

The Cultural Academic Student Exchange, Inc. seeks host families for high school Foreign Exchange students. The students stay for a semester or an academic year, and they are between the ages of 15-18. Host families provide room and board and are eligible for a $50 per month tax deduction. Go to www.exchangestudents.org, e-mail casenj@exchangestudents.org or call (800) 458-8336.

International Teen Students Need Host Families

Worldwide International Student Exchange is recruiting host families and local representatives. If interested in hosting and/or representing one of the exchange students, call (800) 601-9802.

Hunter Teen Town 1955-1967 Reunion

E-mail TeenTown@asoro.com for future notices, or go to www.asoro.com and sign the guest book.

Coastal Pet Rescue

Volunteers are needed. Opportunities and applications available at www.coastalpetrescue.org

Currently seeking foster homes for dogs and cats. All veterinary bills paid for and will pay for food if the foster home is unable to provide it. Foster home should bring the pet to PetSmart for adoption two Sundays a month. Call 727-2694 or e-mail BACaregivers@aol.com.

Hospice Savannah Volunteer Training

Volunteers needed to work in all areas of care - directly with patients and families in their homes, in nursing homes or assisted living facilities or at Hospice House, clerical assistance and other support. Call for training session dates and times at 355-2289.

- Compiled by Elisa Preston

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